Cell-like systems with riboswitch controlled gene expression

Laura Martini, Sheref S. Mansy

Chemical Communications · 2011 · 75 citations · 13 references

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Abstract

Synthetic riboswitches can be used to control protein expression under fully defined conditions in vitro, in water-in-oil emulsions, and in vesicles. The developed system could serve as a foundation for the construction of cellular mimics that respond to molecules of our choosing.

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